inflict — To cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something.
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: To cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈflɪkt/
Example Sentences
- My cooking skills inflicted serious damage on my roommate's appetite.
- The teacher inflicted a pop quiz on the unprepared students.
- The hurricane inflicted widespread destruction across the region.
inflict
VERB[/ɪnˈflɪkt/]
To cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something.
To cause something unpleasant or painful to be suffered by someone or something.
He's strict to inflict what he can predict!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin infligere, meaning 'to strike against' or 'to dash against.' The word literally described the action of hitting or striking something to cause damage.
Breakdown
in- (upon/against) + flig- (to strike/hit) + -ct (past participle suffix, showing completed action)
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“My cooking skills inflicted serious damage on my roommate's appetite.”
“The teacher inflicted a pop quiz on the unprepared students.”
“The hurricane inflicted widespread destruction across the region.”
“Don't inflict your bad mood on innocent bystanders.”
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